NURSE TECH

Job Summary

Assist professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned areas to patients. Duties to be performed under the supervision of a licensed nurse once nurse tech has completed orientation to the NH unit, and been deemed competent and completed all skills check offs.

• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self‑education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in‑services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic Computer Skills

• General environment:
  Works in a well‑lighted, air‑conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another or different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime.

• Have near normal hearing:
  Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice.
• Have near normal vision:
  Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors.
• Have good manual dexterity.
• Have good eye‑hand foot coordination.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion.
• Continuously within shift (67‑100%):
  Standing, Walking.
• Frequently within shift (34‑66%):
  Bending/stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lb, Lift/carry greater than 20 lb. with assistance.
• Occasionally within shift (1‑33%):
  Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry greater than 50 lb. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder.

In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost‑effective healthcare through the provisions of education, prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

• In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost‑effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

• Works with LPN/RN shadowing and assisting with duties.
• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs and problems related to patient care.
• Complies with established nursing standards.
• Maintains established department, unit, hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Follows established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost‑effective manner.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.
• Completes orientation to the NH unit in a timely manner.

• Follows Code of Conduct policy.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized time clock system correctly.
• Completes in‑services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and/or skills fair and department in‑services, as scheduled.
• Attempts to end conversations and other interactions in a positive manner; leaves others with a good impression of the Hospital Authority of Miller County and its employees.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission statement of the organization.

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